Construct taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded the City of Huron $970,000 on July 27, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct the fourth phase of a taxiway expansion at Huron Regional Airport in South Dakota.

The award funds construction of 500 feet of Taxiway B, as part of a larger 1,280-foot taxiway extension project designed to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. Work will be performed in South Dakota with a completion date of July 26, 2030. The City of Huron, operating the airport as a local government entity, is the recipient. This is a Project Grant assistance type. The Airport Improvement Program supports development of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide to meet civil aeronautics needs and support economic benefits through transportation and environmental investments. Recipients must maintain an airport layout plan for the duration of the grant agreement (ordinarily 20 years) and retain accounting records for three years after final expenditure report submission. Environmental impact assessment is required for this project type.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new 1,280 foot taxiway b to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of constructing 500 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with huron, south dakota.